The Reaction Podcast

The Reaction Podcast
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Reaction is an online magazine dedicated to commentary and analysis on politics, geopolitics, economics and culture. The Reaction Podcast, hosted by Iain Martin, will feature some of the world's leading writers and thinkers about a variety of subjects ranging from politics and philosophy to economics and culture. Become a Reaction subscriber to receive Iain Martin's weekly newsletter, the Reaction Daily Briefing, columns from Tim Marshall, Adam Boulton and Maggie Pagano, and much more. 

  1. Henry Hemming on the Troubles, espionage and Stakenife

    05/22/2024

    Henry Hemming on the Troubles, espionage and Stakenife

    On this episode, Reaction’s political reporter Max Mitchell speaks to historian Henry Hemming about his new book Four Shots in the Night: A True Story of Stakeknife, Murder and Justice in Northern Ireland. They talk about the importance of intelligence during the Troubles, the evolution of the IRA and its eventual involvement in the democratic process, Margaret Thatcher’s lack of interest and inept diplomacy in Northern Ireland and Operation Kenova’s case against the agent known as Stakenife.

    32 min
  2. Sir Michael Fallon on rebuilding the West’s military deterrence

    05/17/2024

    Sir Michael Fallon on rebuilding the West’s military deterrence

    Ahead of the London Defence Conference, host Iain Martin speaks to Sir Michael Fallon, former defence secretary, about establishing Western deterrence in a new age of geopolitical uncertainty. They touch on AUKUS, Britain’s relationship with its European allies, a potential national service and why deterrence saves lives and money in the long term.

    35 min
  3. John Rentoul on the local elections and what Keir Starmer believes  

    05/10/2024

    John Rentoul on the local elections and what Keir Starmer believes  

    On this episode, host Iain Martin speaks to John Rentoul about the consequences of the local elections, the Tory defections, Labour’s readiness for government and what Keir Starmer believes in.

    42 min
  4. Tim Shipman on the Brexit decade

    05/01/2024

    Tim Shipman on the Brexit decade

    On this episode of the Reaction Podcast, host Iain Martin is joined by Tim Shipman, chief political commentator at The Sunday Times, to talk about his new book, No Way Out: Brexit: From the Backstop to Boris. They discuss the political gambles, successes and failures that led Brexit Britain to where it is today, the legacy of Theresa May’s premiership, what the Brexit moment tells us about historical revolutionary times, the dishonesty of both Brexiteers and Remainers and the future of Britain outside the EU.

    55 min
  5. Kapil Komireddi on the history of modern India, Narendra Modi and the upcoming elections

    04/18/2024

    Kapil Komireddi on the history of modern India, Narendra Modi and the upcoming elections

    On this episode, Max Mitchell (standing in for Iain Martin) speaks to author and journalist Kapil Komireddi about the upcoming Indian elections. They discuss the domineering figure of Narendra Modi, the rise of Hindu nationalism, the tumultuous history of modern India and Kapil’s book, Malevolent Republic: A Short History of the New India, which has just been released in a new and revised paperback edition.

    44 min
  6. James Kaplan on Kind of Blue and the lost empire of cool

    04/11/2024

    James Kaplan on Kind of Blue and the lost empire of cool

    In this conversation hosted by Reaction, Political Reporter and Podcast Editor Max Mitchell speaks to author and journalist James Kaplan about his new book 3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and the Lost Empire of Cool. They discuss the genius of Miles Davis, how these musicians came together to create the best-selling jazz album of all time, the economic and social conditions that affected mid-20th century jazz and Kind of Blue’s lasting power.

    46 min
  7. Maggie Pagano and Tim Montgomerie on the future of the Conservative party

    03/28/2024

    Maggie Pagano and Tim Montgomerie on the future of the Conservative party

    On this episode, Reaction’s Executive Editor Maggie Pagano sits in for Iain Martin and is joined by commentator and founder of ConservativeHome Tim Montgomerie. They discuss whether Rishi Sunak will survive till the next election, who might take over the party, why Labour is courting the corporate world and what it means for a potential Labour government, the state of the economy and why DEI has gone too far.

    27 min
  8. Jade McGlynn on Putin’s mythmaking

    03/20/2024

    Jade McGlynn on Putin’s mythmaking

    On this episode, host Iain Martin speaks to historian and author Jade McGlynn about the Russian myths and propaganda powering the war in Ukraine. Calling in from Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, Jade talks about her two important books on modern Russia, Russia’s War and Memory Makers: The Politics of the Past in Putin's Russia. The discussion also touches on Ukrainian morale, the ethical catastrophe engulfing an ever more chaotic Russia, European military capacity and what might happen in the war’s third year.

    35 min
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Reaction is an online magazine dedicated to commentary and analysis on politics, geopolitics, economics and culture. The Reaction Podcast, hosted by Iain Martin, will feature some of the world's leading writers and thinkers about a variety of subjects ranging from politics and philosophy to economics and culture. Become a Reaction subscriber to receive Iain Martin's weekly newsletter, the Reaction Daily Briefing, columns from Tim Marshall, Adam Boulton and Maggie Pagano, and much more. 

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  • Creator
    The Reaction Podcast
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    137
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